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drunkard

[ druhng-kerd ]

noun

, Disparaging and Offensive.
  1. a habitual drinker of alcohol who is frequently intoxicated.

    Synonyms: tippler, sot, lush

    Antonyms: teetotaler



drunkard

/ ˈdrʌŋkəd /

noun

  1. a person who is frequently or habitually drunk


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Word History and Origins

Origin of drunkard1

First recorded in 1520–40; drunk, -ard

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Example Sentences

Aquarium Drunkard When Phil Everly passed away most bloggers posted their favorite Everly Brothers performance in tribute.

Justin Age at Aquarium Drunkard uncrated an obscure 1972 cover of "When Will I Be Loved" by Sandy Denny and Linda Thompson.

“Drunkard” was one of his favorite insults for Bush, who was public about his struggles with drinking in his younger days.

But the moment of silence never happened; a drunkard started arguing with people and caused a small scuffle.

C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.

Because the Christian regards the hooligan, the thief, the wanton, and the drunkard as men and women who have done wrong.

Ugly, small and a drunkard, he was nevertheless the lucky husband of Luigia, whose marvelous beauty was his continual boast.

He would retail his exciting experiences as a pugilist and a drunkard with much gusto.

I am alone among my friends,And of our sodden crowd No single drunkard understandsI sit apart and vowed.

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